A school watchdog has given a primary academy in Ipswich a 'good' rating, due to its range of creative activities and values.
Ofsted inspectors were impressed after a visit to Springfield Junior School in Kitchener Road in March.
This was the school's first inspection since it converted to an academy and joined the Children's Endeavour Trust in 2019 - prior to which it had received an 'outstanding' rating in 2014.
The inspector complimented the school for the activities it provides to students, the values instilled in them as well as a focus on reading skills for pupils.
The school was also seen to help students with additional needs and disadvantaged backgrounds, as well as providing them with confidence.
"They know how to keep themselves safe, including online. Pupils respect different cultures and beliefs and understand the importance of being tolerant of different points of view.
"They are suitably prepared for life in modern Britain.
"Those responsible for governance offer suitable support and challenge to school leaders."
Headteacher Joanne Viner said: "I am delighted with the report from our recent Ofsted inspection which has judged the school to be ‘good’ in all areas.
"The report recognised the hard work of all staff in making Springfield a happy school at the heart of the community."
However, the report also added that sometimes the pupils are unable to identify the core theme of the subject they learn and that not enough opportunities are provided to them to expand their knowledge of different subjects.
Mrs Viner added: "The school will continue to work on ensuring that core knowledge in some subjects is precisely identified, as well as making sure opportunities to further embed learning are securely rooted in all subjects."
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